Also known as the Houses of Parliament, this mostly 1850s gothic-style beauty by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin is home to Britain's bicameral government — the House of Commons and the House of Lords — but is perhaps of more interest to the casual tourist as the symbol of London seen repeatedly in films and on postcards, particularly its Clock Tower which houses the bell Big Ben. The Tower is often first glimpsed while standing outside the National Gallery in Trafalgar Sq. The imposing but...
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One of the Must sees when in London
This is truly one of the top draws in London and must sees, the structures sit along the Thames River, are massive in size. The Clock Tower (Big Ben) is the tallest of the structures. Overseas visitors are currently not allowed to visit the tower, only UK residents. The Parliament once a royal palace now houses the House of Commons and House of Lords, you can actually attend debates. Closest Metro stop is Westminster. If you want to arrange a tour, please copy and paste the following link. http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/promo/sux34m?brand=parliament .